Analyst Profile

Jonathan Davenport

Jonathan Davenport

Sr Director Analyst

6 years at Gartner,  15 years industry experience

Location:  United Kingdom  | Language(s):  English

Roles and Responsibilities

Jonathan Davenport works in the Industries group, where Mr. Davenport is responsible for two IoT coverage areas; connected and autonomous vehicles; and broader autonomous things (including drones, robots and ships). To date his thought leading research provides actionable information about how to develop new differentiated business models for clients who utilize sensors and devices in connected and autonomous vehicles. His research is designed to help product leaders and CIOs take advantage of the opportunities that arise from the rapidly changing competitive landscape. He advises clients on a range of topics including; software-defined vehicles, direct and indirect monetization strategies; digitization; mapping; security; connectivity technology including telematics, 5G, vehicle to everything (V2X) and over-the-air (OTA) software updates; and smart cities topics such as smart parking and e-tolling.

Background

Previous Experience

Mr. Davenport provided strategic planning advice to leadership teams, boards and investors to help them evaluate new market opportunities, develop compelling product collateral and publish engaging thought leadership content to support customer engagement. Examples of custom-research key account projects he's worked on in the past includes BT Global Services and Openreach (communications services company, HQ: U.K., group revenue: 19 billion pounds), HTC (smartphone manufacturer, HQ: Taiwan, revenue: 15 billion dollars), Epson (printer manufacturer, HQ: Japan, revenue: 9.7 billion dollars), Informa Group (business intelligence company, HQ: U.K., revenue: 1.2 billion dollars), Arqiva (communications infrastructure and media services company, HQ: U.K., revenue: 1 billion pounds), and Telent (technology and network services provider, HQ: U.K., revenue: 400 million pounds).

Professional Background

  • E.ON (Energy Utility Company), Various Analyst and Management Roles, 7 years
  • Gartner, Director, Analyst, 4 years
  • Milner Strategic Marketing (Business Consultancy), Head of Market Analysis, 9 years